A strong network and a powerful resume or CV will only get you the interview.  It's up to you to knock it out of the park during the interview in order to get the offer.

Photo of a Job-interview_uploaded-by-Drew-Carey-career-coach-in-Indianapolis-Indiana-midwest-United-States_Over the course of my professional career, I have been interviewed for jobs dozens of times and have interviewed others for jobs hundreds of times. As a coach, I interact constantly with HR professionals, recruiters and hiring managers. Interviewing is an element of every coaching program I offer.

A successful interview happens from preparation.  To me, this starts with having a strong sense of yourself personally and professionally.  I help my clients create strong brands for themselves.

A brand is simply the feeling or thought someone has when they think of a product or service.  In this case, it's you. You want to be able to convey to a potential employer why you are absolutely, without a doubt, the ONLY candidate they should consider, that NO ONE else has your combination of experience and wisdom to bring to a new job. Isn't that true? No one else on the planet has had the same experiences as you have had and been able to combine them with your professional knowledge and education as well as wisdom gained from past jobs or school projects.

I help you create a compelling message to share during the interview process, conveying your own professional unique values (or sales) proposition. You and I will prepare you to answer the various "gotcha" questions and ones designed to evaluate how quickly you can think on your feet.  I'll analyze the way you come across during an interview and provide you with solid, actionable guidance on improving yourself in the interview.

Is Coaching an Essential Service in this new COVID-19 World?

I think it is! While I have suspended meeting clients in person, I am using Zoom online meetings and the trusty phone to deliver my coaching services. New clients can still schedule with me using the "Free Appointment" tab on the top menu or using the button below. You will see that I have kept the two scheduling options - to meet by phone or in person. I ask that you choose your preferred way to meet in the future, should you decide to work with me. No matter which option you choose, phone or office, our introductory session will not be in my office until further notice. But choosing your preferred method will let me know how we will meet once this threat has passed and we're back to normal. I'll reach out to you once you schedule to find out if you'd like to meet by phone or online meeting using Zoom. While my specialty is career coaching, I was initially trained as a life coach. I am finding that many new clients are seeking life coaching from me in these uncertain and frightening times. I am thrilled to offer life coaching to you, or any type of coaching you might need.